NSCN- IM leader Thuingaleng Muivah airlifted to hospital

Top NSCN-IM leader Thuingaleng Muivah was today airlifted from his base at Camp Hebron to a hospital in Dimapur for a medical check-up. Informed sources said that Muivah was examined at the Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research hospital in Dimapur and his condition is stable. However, it is not immediately known whether the […]

Nagaland: NSCN-IM slams GoI over AFSPA

The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) on Monday reiterated that the Framework Agreement is the only key to an honourable and acceptable solution for durable peace. In his address on the occasion of the 43rd NSCN Raising Day held on January 31, NSCN-IM chairman Q Tuccu said that the political significance of the Framework […]

Naga Peace Talks: NEDA Convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma to hold talks with NSCN-IM gen secy Th Muivah

The near dead-locked Naga Peace Process appears to have been raised to a political level with Assam Chief Minister and NEDA Convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma set to hold talks with NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah in Dimapur on September 21. In another big development, the new Naga Peace Interlocutor Akshaya Kumar Mishra also arrived in […]

NSCN (IM) calls for 12 hour shutdown in Nagaland

The Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagalim or the NSCN (IM) has called for a 12-hour shutdown in all Naga-inhabited areas from the midnight of August 2, protesting against Centre’s silence on the Framework Agreement. The Naga group has announced closure of shops and business establishments in all Naga-inhabited areas till August 3. They further appealed […]

Two NSCN (IM) cadres arrested in Arunachal Pradesh

Two cadres of the proscribed NSCN (IM) were apprehended by the security forces in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district on Wednesday. A joint team of the Changlang Police and Assam Rifles arrested one of them from the Rangkatu Tea Estate on June 21, Superintendent of Police Mihin Gambo said. The arrested sympathiser, identified as Baitu Youngja, […]

Taxation can be exercised only by Centre, state; NSCN-IM has no right: RN Ravi

Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks and Nagaland Governor RN Ravi has taken exception to the NSCN-IM’s recent statement that the outfit has the right to collect tax from the people and that their right has been recognised also by the representatives of the Government of India having dialogue with them. The release issued by RN […]

Arunachal Pradesh: Self-styled NSCN-IM cadre apprehended in Changlang

Security forces in Arunachal Pradesh have apprehended a Self Styled cadre of NSCN-IM during a joint operation in Changlang district. Based on input regarding movement of NSCN-IM operatives in the area, the joint team of Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh police launched a special operation at Therimkan village in Nampong circle on May 9. The […]

Deadlock continues over Naga peace talks; Naga Hoho urges Centre for a solution

The deadlock in the Naga peace talks still continues as the contest over flag and constitution between the NSCN-IM and Government of India remains unresolved. Speaking exclusively to Northeast Live, Naga Hoho General Secretary Elu Ndang said that the Naga people are waiting for a move by the government of India, and that it needs […]

Five NSCN cadres surrender in Arunachal’s Longding

Five hardcore cadres of the NSCN (2 NSCN-IM and 3 NSCN-K) have surrendered before the security forces at Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding on Wednesday. Security forces have managed to bring the 5 NSCN militants to surrender after months of relentless pursuit and concerted efforts. The cadres surrendered before the joint team of Longding Police and Assam […]